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title: "The Art of War (Chinese Binding, 1) Hardcover – April 5, 2012"
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# The Art of War (Chinese Binding, 1) Hardcover – April 5, 2012

**Brand:** sun tzujames trapp
**Price:** € 23.63
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- **What is this?** The Art of War (Chinese Binding, 1) Hardcover – April 5, 2012 by sun tzujames trapp
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Secret Weapon Against Daily Chaos
*by M***S on April 27, 2025*

Confession time: I picked up The Art of War expecting something... well, warlike. Visions of ancient battlefields and dense military strategy filled my head. I figured it would be a historical curiosity, maybe a bit dry, something I could say I'd read but wouldn't necessarily apply.Boy, was I wrong.This isn't just a book about winning battles on a field; it's about strategy for life. And this particular edition? It's a work of art in itself. The Chinese binding, the thick, quality pages, the beautiful layout that respects the text's origins – it feels substantial and special in your hands. It elevates the reading experience from just consuming words to engaging with a piece of history and philosophy.But the real impact came from the words themselves. Sun Tzu's principles, written centuries ago, are shockingly relevant to navigating the complexities of the modern world. I started seeing parallels everywhere: in office politics (sadly!), in planning personal projects, in managing difficult conversations, even in tackling my never-ending to-do list.It's not about being aggressive or manipulative. For me, it's about understanding dynamics, choosing your moments, knowing when to push and when to yield, and most importantly, knowing yourself and your situation intimately. Phrases like "Know your enemy and know yourself and you can fight a hundred battles without disaster" suddenly translated into "Understand the challenge and understand your own strengths and weaknesses."Reading this book felt like unlocking a different way of thinking. It provided a framework for approaching challenges with more clarity and less emotional reactivity. It's empowering to realize that these timeless strategies for success and navigating conflict are accessible and applicable, even if your biggest "battle" today is just getting through your inbox.This edition is more than just a book; it's a beautiful, insightful companion for anyone looking to approach life's challenges with a bit more wisdom and a lot more strategy. It's become my unexpected secret weapon against the daily chaos. Highly, highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The pictures don't do it justice.
*by S***H on August 20, 2016*

Pretext: I will not be critiquing translations, I have no basis.This book is aesthetically A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. The binding is ribbon bound over its hard spine. The pages are thick and printed in the style of the Ming Dynasty where two pages are printed on one long sheet and folded backwards so that the result looks like double paged pages ( I am including pictures for better clarification). The words are clear, crisp and the opposite paged translations results in just a superb layout.I've seen other reviews voice concern about the order of the chapters, however, I am not aware if that is an issue in my version as the chapters are numbered in Chinese, so I just get to enjoy each chapter as it comes.To say I am pleased is an understatement.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All translations are not created equal
*by M***A on August 27, 2016*

Saw this book at a bookstore for $25. I was disappointed but then I decided to check Amazon's price and wow! I was half convinced I was going to get some crappy paperback version but no, it was hardback and just as intricate and unique as the one at the bookstore. Now as for the book itself I couldn't be happier. This is my third time buying 'the art of war' the other translations weren't well done or concise at all. They read as a rambling mess and we're just overall very confusing. This book is beautifully translated and includes the Chinese text for added depth and design points. If you're in the market for a copy of the art of war then this is definitely the right one.

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